The big moment has arrived. This Wednesday (31), the first chapter of 'The Ultimate Fighter' (TUF) 31 will air. With pomp, the edition that features Conor McGregor e Michael chandler as coaches, he promises to lift the spirits of MMA fans. The program has the theme 'redemption' as its highlight.
The program will feature 16 participants, eight who already had experience in Ultimate, but who ended up not achieving success. Names like Austin Hubbard, Kurt holobaugh, RooseveltRoberts, Jason Night, Cody Gibson, Timur Valiev, Brad Katona and Hunter Azure will have the second opportunity to win a contract with the company.
With the last episode scheduled for August 15th, the show will feature fighters distributed in the bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3kg) categories. As tradition, half of the fighters will have Conor as their coach, and the other, Chandler.
Big stars from TUF 31, McGregor and Michael are expected to face each other at the end of the 2023 season. The athletes, however, do not have a confirmed date or location for the fight.
MMA icon, Conor returns to the sport's spotlight after more than a year of inactivity. In July 2021, the Irishman suffered a serious injury in a clash against Dustin poirier and, since then, he has been preparing for his return to the Octagon.
Considered a Bellator legend, Michael chandler moved to the UFC at the end of 2020. Coming to the lightweight division, the athlete even competed for the group's vacant belt, but ended up being defeated by Charles of the Bronx.
How to watch TUF 31
With the promise of 'hot weather' between McGregor and Chandler, TUF 31 will have new episodes on Wednesdays. The premiere takes place on May 31st.
To follow, viewers must access the 'UFC Fight Pass', service of streaming of the organization itself.
Check out the full cast of TUF 31
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.)
Lee Hammond
Nate Jennerman
Jason knight
Aaron McKenzie
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.)
Hunter Azure
Rico DiSciullo
Mando Gutierrez
Timur valiev
Trevor Wells
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